Entomology Advising

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• Change of Major Criteria for Entomology

   

  To declare a major, student must be in good academic standing (quarter and cumulative GPAs at 2.0 and above), must have a Life Science Core GPA of 2.0 or higher, and no grades lower than a C- in any attempted major requirement.  If upper-division courses have been taken, a minimum upper-division GPA of a 2.0 is required.  Must be able to complete the degree within 216 units.  AP/IB units or transfer units earned prior to graduating high school are excluded when determining unit range for change of major criteria and 216 unit maximum. Students Interested in a Change of Major to ENTM should schedule an appointment with Kia Herron via MYADVISING.UCR.EDU.
  Freshman (up to 44.9 units)	Sophomore (45 - 89.9  units)	Junior (90 - 134.9 units)	Senior (135 units & above)
  Completion of any 2 courses from the following BIOL 005A/BIOL 05LA or BIOL 020 CHEM 001A/CHEM 01LA CHEM 001B/CHEM 01LB MATH 007A/MATH 009A MATH 007B/MATH 009B	Completion of the following with a grade of C- or better, BIOL 005A BIOL 05LA or BIOL 020 BIOL 005B BIOL 005C CHEM 001A CHEM 01LA CHEM 001B CHEM 01LB CHEM 001LC CHEM 01LC MATH 007A/MATH 009A MATH 007B/MATH 009B	Completion of all previously listed criteria and the following courses with a grade of C- or better, Completion of at least one of the following sequences:  CHEM 008A CHEM 008LA CHEM 008B CHEM 08LB CHEM 008C CHEM 08LC PHYS 002A PHYS 02LA PHYS 002B PHYS 02LB PHYS 002C PHYS 02LC	Completion of all previously listed criteria and the following courses with a grade of C- or better, BCH 100 STAT 010 Completion of at least two upper division ENTM courses (may be cross listed), excluding ENTM 100, with a 2.0 or higher in all attempted upper division courses.

• Additional Information about the Entomology Major

  Entomology Additional Documents

  • Entomology Brochure - The Major at a Glance
  • Entomology Degree Requirements in the UCR Catalog
  • Request Form to Enroll in Entomology Undergraduate Research or Special Studies Course
  • Academic Advising Syllabus
• Course Planning Materials for Entomology
  Entomology Degree Summary Sheets

  • Entomology BA Summary Sheet
  • Entomology BS Summary Sheet

   

  Entomology Sample Four-Year Course Plans

  • ENTM BA Four-Year Plans (based on math placement)
  • ENTM BS Four-Year Plans (based on math placement)

   

  Entomology Schedule of Course Offerings

  • Tentative Schedule of Core Course Offerings
  • Tentative Schedule of Upper-Division Elective Course Offerings
  • Life Sciences Core Curriculum Tentative Annual Schedule
• Minor in Entomology

  To declare a minor, students must: be in good academic standing (quarter and cumulative GPAs at 2.0 and above); complete 2 upper-division courses required for the minor with a C or better; and be able to complete both your major and minor within the 216 unit maximum.  *AP/IB units or transfer units earned prior to graduating high school are excluded when determining 216 unit maximum.   Minors must be declared no later than 2 quarters prior to a student's expected graduation term.   A minimum of 16 upper-division units must be unique to the minor; additional upper-division units beyond those unique 16 may also be used toward major requirements if applicable.
  Entomology Minor Requirements
  The Department of Entomology offers a minor in Entomology designed to allow the student the freedom to pursue areas of particular interest.  The minor consists of no less than 20 and no more than 28 units of Entomology courses to be selected as follows:  ENTM 100/BIOL 100.  Select from the following upper-division Entomology courses to complete unit requirement: ENTM 106, ENTM 107, ENTM 109, ENTM 112/BIOL 112/BPSC 112, ENTM 114, ENTM 124, ENTM 125, ENTM 126, ENTM 127/BIOL 127, ENTM 129, ENTM 129L, ENTM 133, ENTM 154, ENTM 154L, ENTM 162/BIOL 162, ENTM 173/ BIOL 173, ENTM 180, ENTM 190, ENTM 197, ENTM 199, ENTM 199H.  No more than 4 units of ENTM 190, ENTM 197, ENTM 199, or ENTM 199H, either solely or in combination, may be applied toward the unit requirement.

Entomology Academic Advisors

CNAS Professional Academic Advisors provide students with individual guidance throughout their academic careers at UCR and help them achieve realistic academic goals.  Professional Academic Advisors can assist you with declaring or changing your major or minor, course repeats, the process for taking courses outside of UCR, taking a leave from UCR, and questions about withdrawing or readmitting to UCR.

Entomology Lead Faculty Advisor

A Lead Faculty Advisor is assigned for each major.  Faculty advisors are available to assist students with guidance regarding graduate or professional school, opportunities to participate in research, independent study, or internships.  Faculty advisors also may provide students with advice and mentoring regarding career goals.